Claim: A Facebook post claims Zamfara’s governor deployed about 500 vigilantes, also known as Askarawa, to tackle insecurity by “taking the fight to the bandits” instead of waiting for attacks. Verdict: Insufficient Evidence. While it is true that Askarawa was launched in January 2024 as a state-backed force to work with the military and police, …
Can pear and alcohol mixtures cure toothaches?
Claim: A Facebook page, Ogo talk show, posted a video with a claim that the combination of pear and dry gin will cure a toothache. Verdict: Misleading. DUBAWA’s findings reveal that while the alcohol in dry gin may offer a brief numbing sensation, it does not address the underlying causes of toothache, such as decay, …


